The GPU Radar

Intel Arc A770vsAMD RX 9060 XT

Intel Arc in the mix: Intel Arc is a strong value option with a smaller driver ecosystem — ideal for rasterized gaming, less proven for professional and AI workloads.
Intel Arc A770
Buy/Wait:Caution

First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on

Best for: Budget gamers who want 16GB VRAM and primarily play modern DX12/Vulkan titles. Not recommended for older game libraries or professional CUDA workloads.

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AMD RX 9060 XT
Buy/Wait:Buy

First-generation product — recently released, still early days

Best for: Mid-range 1440p gamers who want 16GB VRAM without paying high-end prices.

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Intel Arc A770AMD RX 9060 XT
TierMid-rangeMid-range
GenerationArc AlchemistRX 9000
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP225W150W
UpscalingXeSSFSR4
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$349$349
ReleasedOct 12, 2022Jun 5, 2025
Cycle length
Cycle adviceCautionBuy
Deals adviceCautionCaution
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Why buy each?

Intel Arc A770

16GB GDDR6 at $349

16GB VRAM at the $349 price point — more than the B580 (12GB) and any NVIDIA card at this tier.

Continued driver support

Intel released driver 32.0.101.8626 in March 2026, with ongoing optimisations for DX12 and Vulkan titles.

XeSS upscaling

Intel's AI upscaler works across all GPU brands but is optimized for Arc hardware.

AMD RX 9060 XT

16GB at mid-range pricing

AMD continues to offer more VRAM per dollar than NVIDIA at every tier — 16GB for $349 vs NVIDIA's 8GB options.

FSR 4

ML-powered upscaling at the mid-range price point.

150W TDP

Ultra-efficient — no PSU upgrade needed for most builds.